# Premier League clubs finalize major transfer deals ahead of deadline

Barcelona, Liverpool, and Aston Villa complete high-profile signings while Everton and Sunderland agree new deals.

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Barcelona completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6 million (€10 million) on a contract until June 2029. [^1]

Liverpool completed the signing of French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million, with a guaranteed £106 million. [^2]

Crystal Palace has confirmed the signing of Chilean striker Darío Osorio from Midtjylland. [^3]

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, stated on September 1, 2026, that the club will continue to look for opportunities to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline on Tuesday night. [^4]

Gabriel Jesus made 123 appearances and scored 32 goals for Arsenal since joining from Manchester City in July 2022, though he missed most of the 2024/25 season due to an ACL injury. [^5]

Sunderland agreed a deal worth almost £30 million for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, with an initial payment of £25.6 million and potential add-ons of £4.3 million. [^6]

Crystal Palace retained the player's registration rights after failing to sign Belgian Malick Fofana. [^7]

The agreement is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, valued at approximately 26 million euros. [^8]

Arsenal are weighing up a late move to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who is a 21-year-old Belgian international. [^9]

Arsenal have won their opening two Premier League games and are actively looking for a new forward ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday. [^10]

The transfer marks the end of Osorio's time with the Danish club Midtjylland. [^11]

Arsenal have been linked with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, though the striker has reportedly returned to training with his current club. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Barcelona completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6 million (€10 million) on a contract until June 2029. (Businessday NG, News)
2. Liverpool completed the signing of French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million, with a guaranteed £106 million. (Businessday NG, News)
3. Crystal Palace has confirmed the signing of Chilean striker Darío Osorio from Midtjylland. (BioBioChile, News)
4. Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, stated on September 1, 2026, that the club will continue to look for opportunities to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline on Tuesday night. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
5. Gabriel Jesus made 123 appearances and scored 32 goals for Arsenal since joining from Manchester City in July 2022, though he missed most of the 2024/25 season due to an ACL injury. (Businessday NG, News)
6. Sunderland agreed a deal worth almost £30 million for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, with an initial payment of £25.6 million and potential add-ons of £4.3 million. (Businessday NG, News)
7. Crystal Palace retained the player's registration rights after failing to sign Belgian Malick Fofana. (BioBioChile, News)
8. The agreement is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, valued at approximately 26 million euros. (BioBioChile, News)
9. Arsenal are weighing up a late move to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who is a 21-year-old Belgian international. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
10. Arsenal have won their opening two Premier League games and are actively looking for a new forward ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
11. The transfer marks the end of Osorio's time with the Danish club Midtjylland. (BioBioChile, News)
12. Arsenal have been linked with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, though the striker has reportedly returned to training with his current club. (Yahoo! Sports, News)

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